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Philips today launches a range of docking speakers with Apple’s new
Lightning connector, making them compatible with Lightning enabled
devices. This new range of docking speakers offers a superior sound
performance in comparison to the analog processing technology common in
current docking speakers.

The Philips DS3205 Lightning Dock will be one of four new introductions. (Photo: Business Wire)

The range includes a music system, two docking speakers and a bedroom
docking speaker that includes a clock display. These new docking
speakers will be available in December.

Philips Lifestyle Music System (DCM2067) – an elegant and slim design
that looks good in any modern interior. As well as charging and
playing music from Lightning enabled devices through its retractable
Lightning dock; the system also includes a CD player and FM radio.
Even with its slender footprint, the system delivers 20W RMS power to
provide a great sound performance.

Philips Portable Docking Speaker (DS7580) – slim and compact enough to
fit in your bag, it features Philips’ wOOx technology that provides a
rich and deep bass. Precise tuning between the speaker drivers ensures
a smooth transition between low- to mid- and high-frequencies. With a
built-in battery that lasts for approximately eight hours you can
enjoy your music anywhere.

Philips Bedroom Docking Speaker (DS1155) – has a 360-degree design,
providing rich omnidirectional sound to fill your bedroom. The clock
display of the docking speaker automatically synchronizes with the
clock of your Apple device, and the speaker also includes a USB port
at the back of the speaker allowing users to easily charge a second
mobile device.

Philips is one the leading brand of Docking Speakers globally and the
market leader in Europe. These products represent the first of a range
of Philips Docking Speakers that Philips will make available that take
full advantage of Apple’s Lightning connector. The full range of Docking
Speakers with Lightning connector will be available in selected
retailers and Philips online. For additional photos please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/philips_newscenter/sets/72157632172375295/

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health
and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through
meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and
Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of
EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 121,000 employees with sales
and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in
cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and
grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from
Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

About P&F

P&F is a subsidiary of the Funai Electric Co., LTD, Inc. and is the
exclusive licensee for Philips consumer televisions and home theater and
Philips Hospitality in North America. P&F also is the exclusive
distributor in North America for Philips lifestyle entertainment
including, home and portable audio, headphones, portable DVD and
accessories. Funai Electric Co., Ltd., established in 1961, is
headquartered in Osaka, Japan and is listed in the Tokyo Securities
Exchange First Section (6839). In addition to the consumer electronic
product brands sold by FUNAI Corporation and the products sold by other
FUNAI sales and marketing companies in Asia, Europe, and South America,
Funai Electric Company, Ltd. is a major original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) supplier for appliance, consumer electronics, computer, and
computer peripheral companies on a global basis.

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